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Rep. Buckner Holding Press Conference on Measure to Crack Down on Cold Cases
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, will be holding a press conference covering his measure: the Homicide Victims’ Families Rights Act, which allows family members of cold case victims to seek new investigations, on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 9 a.m., at the TURN Center, 4444 South Evans Avenue in Chicago.
Mayfield Responds to Vista Hospital Loss of Trauma Designation
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is reacting with outrage after Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan had its trauma center designation revoked on Friday, following the failure of its owners to properly manage it.
Hanson to Host Secretary of State Mobile Unit Event at Covenant Living at the Holmstad on Feb. 5
BATAVIA, Ill. – To help local seniors conveniently access driver services, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is welcoming the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to the Covenant Living at the Holmstad retirement community in Batavia for a “Mobile Unit” event this upcoming Monday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In Wake of Recent Tragedies, Ford, PWP Health and West Side Organizations to Speak on Black Mental Health this Sunday
CHICAGO – Advocating for increased investment in mental health resources for Black residents, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join PWP Health and other West Side organizations for a press conference scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at PWP Health’s location at 2930 W. Grand Ave. in Chicago.
Stava-Murray Files Bills Focused on Schools, Libraries, Criminal Justice
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, began 2024 by filing a series of new bills focused on safety in schools and libraries as well as criminal justice reform—issues that form just a part of her legislative agenda.
Morris Fights for Access to Open Information and Books in Illinois’ Correctional Institutions
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is defending the freedom to read with her first bill ensuring incarcerated individuals are not unfairly denied access to books.
Rep. Rashid Takes a Stand Against Dangerous Political Deepfakes with New Legislation
BERWYN, Ill. – Voters would be better protected from digitally manipulated political ads under a new bill introduced by state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, tackling the dangerous proliferation of deepfakes in campaign advertising.
Buckner Bill to Bolster Chicago Economy with Business Improvement Districts
CHICAGO— State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is spearheading a measure to support growing businesses by creating “Business Improvement Districts,” or “BIDs.” BIDs would raise more revenue than existing economic development tools, while allowing affected businesses to have more control of how the money is spent.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Recieves ‘Governmental Leader of the Year’ Award from DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, was recently named ‘Governmental Leader of the Year’, along with state Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, by the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference.
Rep. Lisa Hernandez Highlights Record MAP Grants, Vows More State Action on Tuition Costs
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, announced more than $8.3 million in Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants which will help 2,109 local students afford a college education.
Manley Highlights State Investment in Local Higher Education Institutions
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is praising the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s (IBHE) decision to award tens of millions of dollars in capital grants to two universities in Will County.
Gordon-Booth to Visit White House Thursday for Communities in Action: Building a Better America Series
WASHINGTON – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is traveling to the White House Thursday to discuss the ongoing impact of investments in Illinois through the Biden-Harris Administration.
Andrade Lauds MAP Grant Awarded to Local Families, Continues Work Cutting College Costs
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, highlighted record funding of Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants which will help 1,614 local families afford a college education.
Cassidy Appointed to House Labor Committee
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, will bring a strong voice for workers’ rights and human rights to the House Labor & Commerce Committee. Cassidy was appointed to a spot on the panel last week.
Entra en vigor una Ley del Rep. González que Expande el Permiso de Pérdida
CHICAGO – Familias afectadas por crímenes violentos ahora son garantizadas tiempo libre adicional bajo una ley nueva del representante estatal Edgar Gonzalez Jr, D-Chicago.
Rep. Gonzalez-Backed Law Extending Bereavement Leave Taking Effect this Year
CHICAGO – Families affected by violent crime are now guaranteed additional leave from work under a new law enacted by state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr, D-Chicago.
Rep. González Presenta un Proyecto que Garantiza que los Negocios Aceptan Pagos en Efectivo
CHICAGO – Dado que muchas en la comunidad dependen de dinero en efectivo para pagar ya sea el mandado de o servicios, el representante estatal Edgar Gonzalez Jr, D-Chicago, presentó legislación que garantiza que los negocios y restaurantes calificados sigan aceptando pagos en efectivo.
Rep. Gonzalez Introduces Bill Ensuring Businesses Accept Cash Payments
CHICAGO – With many in his community relying on cash to pay for goods and services, state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr, D-Chicago, introduced legislation ensuring that qualifying businesses and restaurants continue to accept cash.